Watch Al Jazeera English live, bringing you news and current affairs from across the globe with a focus on the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Muslim world.
Al Jazeera (meaning "The Island" in Arabic) is a Qatari state-funded international news network headquartered in Doha, Qatar. Founded in 1996, it has grown to become one of the most influential news organisations in the world, broadcasting in Arabic, English, and several other languages. Al Jazeera English launched in 2006 and provides 24-hour news coverage with bureaux in over 70 countries.
Al Jazeera is known for its extensive coverage of regions often underrepresented in Western media. Key areas of focus include:
As Muslims, staying informed about the state of the Ummah is important. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said that the Muslim Ummah is like one body — when one part suffers, the whole body responds with sleeplessness and fever. Staying aware of the challenges and triumphs of Muslims around the world helps us fulfil our duty of solidarity, dua, and action.
In addition to Al Jazeera, consider following these sources for Muslim world news:
Yes. Al Jazeera's original Arabic channel is available online and on satellite. The network also has channels and digital platforms in Bosnian, Turkish, and other languages. The Arabic channel and Al Jazeera English are the two main 24-hour news channels.
The Al Jazeera English YouTube live stream is available in most countries. Some regions may have restrictions. If the stream is unavailable in your location, you can access Al Jazeera content through their website (aljazeera.com) or mobile app.